Lawrence Beamen ~ America's Got Talent Top 5 Finalist Performs "Ol Man River"

[@musiqtube1]

most of the people watching this performance has NO idea what the history and story is behind that song. It's a song of trial and tribulations and struggles with being black and southern. it has deep roots in black southern history. love it and love him.

[@ronaldgoff7499]

mine was tribute to paul robeson written for him yu are suffering slave singing with pain frustrations

[@mythgreatbritain5634]

It has deep roots in black southern history? "Ol' Man River" is a show tune from the 1927 musical Show Boat with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, who wrote the song in 1925.

[@bingovegas4867]

B.S. 1951 remake film of SHOW BOAT is a classic. IM SURE YOU DONT KNOW THAT !

[@virgilbowler1395]

Wow.Saw this when it aired. Still like to view once in a while.Still wipe tears.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

This is the kind of voice you’re just never prepared for. It just blows you away and you need to hear it again, immendiatelly, to make sure that the experience was actually real. His voice just powers off that stage and takes your whole body for a wild ride. Just a world class voice that come around so rarely. Just stunning! Absolutely amazing power, intonation and control! That's a monster of a voice there!

[@catlady6687]

I also saw this when it aired... Never get tired of watching it.... amazing voice... that song might be over 100 years old... but it was made for him to sing!!!

[@respecthewoman]

Strong Broadway voice, definitely a voice for the stage....

[@DarkPaladin24]

There was a lot of people that I wanted to win, but at least their talent has been shared all over the place.Some day we will see them again. For now, WAY TO GO LAWRENCE BEAMEN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Doubleantone]

class beyond belief.

[@182Rogers]

This man has a voice that imbodies the south and all of the soul and spirt it has to offer. i can just not get 'enuff of his singing.

[@CenturianCornelious]

So I saw the title and thought it would be good, but gee whiz. That was world class.

[@shadhom]

This voice shall always be a winner in my book, sing on young man!

[@rhcpguitarar]

His voice gives me chills

[@j.r.765]

He even looks like Robeson. Living embodiment of him indeed.

[@donaldsunny7836]

A Big WWWWOOOOOWWWWW from the UK what a line "I'm tired of living, but scared of dying"

[@fullstrutn]

one of the best EVER!!!!

[@Katlina2010]

I wanted him to win so badly... His voice is just... Butter...

[@RoarOfWolverine]

He should have won the whole thing.. definitely a better voice than the chicken chaser that won. I don’t know how that happened, but these shows rarely select the best talent. It’s all about backstories and things the producer wants to push. I think Lawrence was eliminated after just his third performance.

[@kwgrid]

Outrageously fabulous voice!! Don't hear such beautiful deep bass voices very often. And to have that range!! Wow!! Somebody needs to snatch this guy up and promote him!!!!

[@ShadowWolf1982]

William Warfield would be SO proud of him and his performance

[@dhruvgajjar4953]

The best song I've ever heard! Thank so much for singing this!

[@jeremybarker5510]

+Lawrence Beamen If AGT had the Golden Buzzer at that time, and I were on the panel, I would've hit it when the other judges had me give my comments to the contestant. He touched my heart when he hit the last note.

[@harryyu1424]

he brought it into the next generation.

[@asultsucker936]

Amazing voice, dont know how many times i have listenend to this! :O

[@lifeofweed]

Simply awesomely wonderful!

[@brentduanefoster]

You don't hear too many Bass/Baritone singers any more. This man is the TRUTH!!!

[@koehlerseth]

My favorite ever from this show.

[@Lynner2010]

This guy needs more credit for this! Holy crap!

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Yes he does. I can’t believe people watching some Lady GaGa video for the ten billionth time, not adventurous enough to get out of their bubble see what’s a actually available . I do think they’d find it worth it, especially when everyone was one their feet, but there are many people who just think, Hmn. Nothing new here. They’ll all grow up eventually and realized all they have misses while watching that same Justin Bebier video for the one millionth time. What a waste of a life that can be

[@markklockenkemper6940]

Such a great bass voice!!!

[@27461Andy]

Barritone

[@manwithmonstervoice1100]

​@@27461Andythat is bass baritone voice not baritone

[@yamadaz808]

He looks like a sweet and cheerful man to meet in real life. He brought tears to my eyes.

[@suggy1970]

What a lovely voice! Id truly love to hear him sing "It is well with my soul".

[@Katlina2010]

I love him. I really wanted him to win that year.

[@eagleswing44]

Wow! That is the best performance I've seen on this show! This guy is Phenomenal and he is so humble. He's going place for sure!

[@crazymofoka1]

very emotional, absolutly fantastic performance, cant stop watching it, thanku lawrence frm a british fan xx

[@SophieGS777]

GREAT VOICE!!! GREAT PERFORMANCE!!! STUNNING!!! :)

[@MsDarkMamba]

That was amazing!! Lawrence, you got a fan!

[@docaylsw]

Wow, what a voice! The power, the passion, the expression!

[@kholomokolo]

This man needs to be on Broadway!

[@shanty4590]

I saw this man back when I had no pc to make a comment, Lets get on it when I saw this my mouth was so wide open took me to the north,south,east and west, William Warfield sang this in showboat and this man just showboated this out with a baritone of a voice and secondly what a GENT, yes a beauty of a guy Lawrence keep your deep dark tones going until GOD Says so GOD bless you A MEN

[@fullstrutn]

what a gentleman and what a talent!!!!!!

[@BillyAlabama]

What a talent! Very impressed.

[@kristianlarsen95]

I never cry, this guy made it happen. can't really describe in words how great his singing really is. the best ive ever heard, no doubt.

[@ericwarncke]

That is raw emotion. Powerful.

[@Doubleantone]

loved it

[@ronleon62]

Good God man! How many people on this planet could do that???

[@xXxFB4LxXx]

I love it, such passion man

[@eagleswing44]

He should have won with that instrument he has. Incredible vocals and skill!

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Lawrence is in a class all by himself, a completely different league then the other contestants. Most all of the other contestants have talent, but it’s very raw and kind of s diamond in the rough. Mr. Beamon on the other hand, has a totally polished voice, ready to step into any studio on the world and work with any of the greatest producers. He needs no further preparation, that voice is like gold and silver and much of the time platinum, which is where his records would find themselves, platinum! Voices like his do not come around too often, which is why I wished they had promote him more. Why not he is a superstar in the making, like Barry White or Lou Rawls, he has that level of vocals starting now and he is still young and could become a much better singer with more training, but his voice is ready for recording right now

[@HedgehogChopper]

to get a standing ovation from piers Morgan is rare indeed, a star was born

[@dieselheart001]

Paul Robeson and William Warfield would be smiling hugely if they could hear him.

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Still watching it, still love it.

[@ronleon62]

What a gift this man has!

[@MistaLiir]

This guy, is gonna be a star.. i love him, his voice is amazing! Thumbs up from me.. much love Denmark!

[@vidviewer100]

OMG that voice !!!! 🧡💛💚💙💜

[@darenfinan2192]

I'm crying... Bloody brilliant.

[@returnofthemac09]

his voice is beautiful! :D

[@AndreaAltgayer]

WOW!!!!WOWWW!!WOWWWW!What a voice!

[@Rachaellooo1]

I loved Laurence!! I really wish he won...

[@underdogjoe]

My favorite AGT contestant ever

[@lawrencembeamen]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏾

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Now it's 2020, have you been singing since 2009?? You are a fantastic singer, really incredible, I hope the music business have taken to you!! xxx

[@Santana23453]

I normally don't cheer for the singers of AGT but I so cheered for him!! This performance brought tears to my eyes!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Amazing voice... me myself, I have a very deep voice like him, and I know how hard it is to find the right song to sing. He is an inspiration to me as a wanna-be singer on my end. Great performance.

[@OLee1ofMe]

Wow! I was not expecting that! Jeez..

[@sadiemaynard339]

He has a great voice!

[@warriormaster11]

me watching this ~lawrence opens mouth to sing~ ~my jaw drops~ wow that was awesome

[@Urmom123chickenronlox]

amazing voice!!!! you got talent rite durrr!!!!!

[@sawdawg7661]

This brings me back man

[@sawdawg7661]

popped up again 4 years later. Still remember watching this as a kid.

[@abmeevang]

OMG I think I'm in love, wish him nothing but the best!

[@sallhame]

Damn fantastic!

[@StormyFae]

I LOVE this man! Such a beautiful voice and spirit.

[@musiqtube1]

OMG!!! he sounds just like Kenneth Spencer who sang this. Kenneth Spencer played the preacher in A Cabin In the Sky circa 1943.

[@Chevymalibu12VOLDEMORT]

Me too man. This guy is amazing. His voice is a gift from God.

[@JerodM]

Why does ever single video on KZbin with singing have to have a comment about that kid. You know who I am talking about.

[@firesyde424]

His vocal range is incredible! Music that made the hairs on my neck stand up. It's an overused word, I know. But his performance was awesome!

[@garymorris1856]

What a great voice !

[@dewanevl]

Hey I just heard about this! It's at Allen Temple, 8501 International Blvd in Oakland Friday Feb 22 2013. Show starts at seven.

[@sherbert500]

now thats a voice if he ever sings one song in his life then thats it

[@janicebarnes642]

That's what u call a voice xx

[@christinaandersson1471]

He should sing OPERA!!!

[@jackarmstrong877]

****THAT WAS GREAT***MELVIN FRANKLIN**WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU***DR.J***

[@Nervekhk]

wauw, really just wauw what a voice!

[@sammecahenry]

that was so goooooooooooddddddddddddd dam

[@lizzybeth22]

Interesting you saying that - Lawrence is putting on a show in SF this month called Lawrence Beamen: From Renaissance to The Struggle of Paul Robeson. Should be awesome.

[@u2tall4this]

awesome! he has amazing range

[@myfaceb00k]

PIERS MORGAN SMILED. AND THE WORLD DIDN'T END. (5:02)

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

Lol

[@Alleycat0four]

He is so GOOD

[@lololobol]

crazy crazyyy voice!

[@minnykip]

i like the look on all there faces near the end

[@healthhavencom]

huge voice

[@ChippyzK]

I'd kill to have a voice like that

[@louthebody]

Incredible voice.

[@BusyBrainyBody]

Lawrence Beamen you are spectacular and I will continue to watch you on your rise to the top! Your voice is so extraordinary! You bring me to tears! One day it is my goal to hear you sing, hopefully this year! What a truly amazing day it will be! How this video has yet to reach the million mark is beyond me. Keep on shining. Follow me on Twitter @beaviewon

[@PeonSanders911]

class act right there. I hope he does well.

[@Santana23453]

I love Piers reaction!!

[@omof14]

amazing

[@StefanTabit]

I can't believe it took me this long to notice they use the applause sound to mask cuts. Every skip ahead in the music the crowd conveniently covers a bit of the music. Oh great voice by the way.

[@gradel888]

I remember this episode had a lot of terrible acts, mostly through the first half hour. But they saved the best act for that episode for last. If they had golden buzzers at the time, I think he would’ve gotten one.

[@SonicBoomC98]

This is prob best version I've heard outside of James Hyter at the Memphis Sunset Symphony

[@capttheo1]

This man is so good, it's almost scary.

[@DarkPaladin24]

I got a few syllables for Lawrence , IN-CRED-I-BLE

[@karinaastheria]

THE BEST

[@Oshidorinohina]

A voice of thunder-- he is the voice of mississippi.

[@freezor80]

Holy shit this guy can go deep.

[@healthhavencom]

That's what you call an audition.